Job summary
This Medical Education Fellow post is an exciting opportunity for an ST3 or above in the London and KSS Histopathology Training Programme to dedicate 6 months working with Dr Wen Ng at St Thomas' Hospital in developing innovative training resources aligned to the Histopathology curriculum. The resources will be hosted on the Royal College of Pathologists' Pathology Portal. The post is perfect for a self-motivated resident with an interest in training and who is keen to work with a large volume of specialist histopathology cases in this busy training centre.
Main duties of the job
Aims of Post:o To build an online resource of interactive case-based learning tools relating to the histopathologycurriculum, which will be hosted on the Royal College of Pathologists' Pathology Portal.Duties of Post:The Histopathology trainee will work with Dr Wen Ng at GSTT to develop on-line training resourcesrelavent to the Histopathology curriculum, which will be developed with the intention of publishing onthe Royal College of Pathologists' Pathology Portal.
About us
Directorate of Oncology, Haematology & Cellular Pathology
Guy's and St Thomas' form a Joint Cancer Centre with King's College Hospital. The two Trusts offer a full range of services for the diagnosis and treatment of all adult cancers. Patients from across south east London and beyond attend for treatment which is not available at their local hospital. The Trust's cancer services are provided at both sites at Guy's and St Thomas'.
The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Information and Support Service| offers people with cancer information; complementary therapies and psychological support to help them and their families cope with their illness.
Cellular Pathology Department
The Department of Cellular Pathology provides services to Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals, local general practitioners in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Strategic Health Authority and local Coroners. It is a major cancer and infection referral centre. The main Cellular Pathology Department is located at St Thomas' Hospital, 2nd Floor North Wing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Background:Digital Pathology including Artificial Intelligence is anticipated to be a major part of the future forhistopathology practice. The Royal College of Pathologists World renowned and award winningPathology Portal is an outstanding on-line digital training resource. The RCPath Fellowshipexaminations for Histopathology are also moving towards a digital pilot ahead of an anticipated move toalmost entirely digitised exams over the next 5 years. There is a need for locally developed, case-baseddigital resources aligned to the histopathology curriculum which can be accessed by all histopathologyresidents as they prepare for the specialty exams and for subsequent work as a consultant reportingmainly digitised cases. This Medical Education Fellow post allows protected time in a very busyspecialist centre with abundant excellent training material, and with an outstanding supervisor (Dr WenNg), to develop relevant and up to date well organised resources.Aims of Post: To build an online resource of interactive case-based learning tools relating to the histopathologycurriculum, which will be hosted on the Royal College of Pathologists Pathology Portal.Duties of Post:The Histopathology trainee will work with Dr Wen Ng at GSTT to develop on-line training resourcesrelavent to the Histopathology curriculum, which will be developed with the intention of publishing onthe Royal College of Pathologists Pathology Portal.
This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications for the role are received. Please be sure to register your interest and submit you application as soon as you possibly can to avoid any disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Background:Digital Pathology including Artificial Intelligence is anticipated to be a major part of the future forhistopathology practice. The Royal College of Pathologists World renowned and award winningPathology Portal is an outstanding on-line digital training resource. The RCPath Fellowshipexaminations for Histopathology are also moving towards a digital pilot ahead of an anticipated move toalmost entirely digitised exams over the next 5 years. There is a need for locally developed, case-baseddigital resources aligned to the histopathology curriculum which can be accessed by all histopathologyresidents as they prepare for the specialty exams and for subsequent work as a consultant reportingmainly digitised cases. This Medical Education Fellow post allows protected time in a very busyspecialist centre with abundant excellent training material, and with an outstanding supervisor (Dr WenNg), to develop relevant and up to date well organised resources.Aims of Post: To build an online resource of interactive case-based learning tools relating to the histopathologycurriculum, which will be hosted on the Royal College of Pathologists Pathology Portal.Duties of Post:The Histopathology trainee will work with Dr Wen Ng at GSTT to develop on-line training resourcesrelavent to the Histopathology curriculum, which will be developed with the intention of publishing onthe Royal College of Pathologists Pathology Portal.
This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications for the role are received. Please be sure to register your interest and submit you application as soon as you possibly can to avoid any disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration or professional equivalent. Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- At least ST3 in Histopathology
- Effective interpersonal skills including good team working
- Good communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills. Well organised, with effective time management and good administrative capability.
- Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PathXL
- An interest in improving the trainee learning experience through resource or guideline development
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Ability to initiate and sustain a project / activity requiring collaboration
- Analytical, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
- Knowledge of web design and coding
Experience
Essential
- Current Specialty Trainee in Histopathology in London KSS
Desirable
- Teaching experience in either undergraduate or postgraduate education.
- Peer-reviewed publications
Equality and Diversity
Desirable
- Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration or professional equivalent. Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- At least ST3 in Histopathology
- Effective interpersonal skills including good team working
- Good communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills. Well organised, with effective time management and good administrative capability.
- Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PathXL
- An interest in improving the trainee learning experience through resource or guideline development
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Ability to initiate and sustain a project / activity requiring collaboration
- Analytical, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
- Knowledge of web design and coding
Experience
Essential
- Current Specialty Trainee in Histopathology in London KSS
Desirable
- Teaching experience in either undergraduate or postgraduate education.
- Peer-reviewed publications
Equality and Diversity
Desirable
- Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
